EFFECTIVENESS OF OBESITY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS BASED ON GUIDELINES FOR ADOLESCENT STUDENTS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Adolescent Health

Background:

• Childhood obesity and poor nutrition are significant public health concerns.
• Effective interventions are needed to promote healthy lifestyles in schoolchildren and adolescents.
• Guidance on physical activity and nutrition plays a crucial role in child development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the effectiveness of educational interventions focused on physical activity and nutrition in schoolchildren.
• To identify which types of interventions yield the best outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted across four electronic databases.
• Articles published between October 2007 and January 2017 were included.
• The review focused on educational interventions for individuals aged 10-19 years, emphasizing nutrition and physical activity.

Main Results:

• Twelve studies were selected for the review.
• Interventions combining physical activity and nutrition counseling demonstrated superior results.
• Studies that integrated physical activity with counseling showed enhanced effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• Educational interventions incorporating physical activity and nutrition counseling are effective for improving health behaviors in young populations.
• Combining physical activity guidance with counseling yields superior outcomes.
• Further research is warranted to explore novel educational strategies for schoolchildren and adolescents.